https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYQoeXcbzY Confident in God’s love,revealed to us in Jesus Christ,we, the First Congregational Church in Melrose, United Church of Christ,journey in Christian community to seek God’s presence…… Read more “Church Mission Statement”
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Concert Link: https://youtu.be/IGYjzn55qb4 Join us on Wednesday, April 7th, at 7:30pm for a classical music concert featuring the Buswell-Ou duo, guitarist Andy Robinson, the Melrose FCC Handbell… Read more
In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)
When we began our move to in-person worship this fall, we committed to evaluating this in late November. After much discussion among our Deacons of Worship, Senior Deacons,…… Read more “In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)”
View each of our worship services here:
If you wish to view our worship services and are not sure how to get to a specific service, we now have them listed out, with the…… Read more “View each of our worship services here:”
Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship
Join us after worship on Sunday at 11 am for our Virtual Coffee Hour! If you didn’t receive an invitation by email and wish to join next week, please click…… Read more “Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship”
Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused
The next 1-2 years will be very challenging for many in our church and the broader community due to the economy and Covid-19. We have an opening…… Read more “Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused”
In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder
5/19/2020 In order to avoid confusion, please know that First Congregational Church will continue our virtual Sunday worship services despite Governor Baker’s announcement this week that houses…… Read more “In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder”
3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship
March 25, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, This is to let you know that we are extending cancellation of Sunday worship services and all other church activities…… Read more “3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship”
Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice
3/13/2020 Dear Members and Friends, I am writing to share with you the decision that has been made to cancel Sunday worship services and all other church…… Read more “Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice”
Waiting for Things to Develop
Summer is upon us and cautious summer travel plans are in the works for many people. Actually, a lot of people. That’s understandable, of course, given that…… Read more “Waiting for Things to Develop”
Please join us for worship Sundays at 10
JUNE 27: Outdoor Worship Yes, it is finally here! A return to in-person worship! We hope you will join us on the front lawn of FCC on…… Read more “Please join us for worship Sundays at 10”
Some Good News
I have noticed again (as if for the first time!) that so much of the local news is tragic. The headlines are typically about shootings, fires, robberies,…… Read more “Some Good News”
Living in the Wrong World
In last Sunday’s sermon (which is now, like all others since this pandemic, enshrined forever on the internet if you didn’t catch it the first time), I…… Read more “Living in the Wrong World”
A National Bible
A few things hallmark the UCC’s approach to the bible: We believe it is a product of divine/human interaction. Consequently, we take it seriously as an inspired…… Read more “A National Bible”
